Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Wheel change, position of anti-theft wheel bolts for steel wheels
Caution
| Adherence to position of anti-theft wheel bolts to
tyre valve on steel wheels is vital. |
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| Anti-theft wheel bolts may only be fitted on right or left
-arrows- of valve
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| Secure installation of hub cap on steel wheel is only
possible if anti-theft wheel bolts are installed in this
position. |
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Torque settings for wheel bolts
| Wheel bolt to wheel hub for all vehicles: |
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Before fitting wheel, protect wheel centring seat against
corrosion
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| Position of anti-theft wheel bolts for steel wheels
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| Install anti-theft wheel bolts using adapter set for wheel
bolts. |
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Preserving wheel centring seat
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When fitting the wheel, pull in all wheel bolts uniformly by ...
New wheels with a modified contour have been introduced for
all vehicles as of model year 2005.
The tyre fitting unit must be furnished with the tyre ...
Other materials:
Repairing suspension strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4-
Shock absorber set -T10001-
Commercially available ratchet handle ...
Contact corrosion
Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fasteners (bolts,
nuts, washers, etc.) are used.
Therefore, only fastening elements with a special surface
coating are installed in the vehicle.
In addition, rubber and plastic p ...
Vibration, conducting a road test before balancing wheels
If a customer brings a vehicle to the workshop complaining
about “vibration”, a road test is essential prior to balancing
the wheels.
This will give you information about the nature of the
vibration.
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